KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — The licensing requirement for social media and Internet messaging services with at least eight million registered users in Malaysia, effective today, is capable of enhancing platform accountability, according to experts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has identified a TikTok account using the voice and video of a local medical expert without consent to promote health products.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The government must intensify efforts to curb online financial scams, which, if left unchecked, will affect trade, tourism, as well as investor confidence and derail Malaysia’s zeal to emerge as a foremost investment destination.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — An estimated 22,000 cases of scams involving losses of over RM147 million as at September were reported by the victims to the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC), said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 — The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry (Motac) will continue to probe into alleged fraud by an unlicensed travel agency run by a Malaysian entrepreneur and influencer in Seoul, South Korea.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — A former remisier pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to the charge of defrauding the son of former Federal Territories minister Datuk Seri Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin in the purchase of a golf equipment supply company shares last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has requested Facebook remove 249,268 pieces of content this year, with 91.6 per cent linked to online gambling and scams.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has revealed that TikTok is becoming the app of choice for criminal syndicates looking for victims to promote their investment scams, as it is fast being adopted by social media users.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysians have lost a total of US$12.8 billion (RM54 billion) to scams in a year, representing three per cent of the country’s gross domestic product, said trust tech company Gogolook.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Mobile network operator CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) recently organised two online safety and anti-scam masterclass advocacy programmes to empower content creators, social media influencers, and radio presenters with knowledge on online safety.

SINGAPORE, Sept 14 — The Singaporean police are investigating 305 suspects for scam offences following an enforcement operation from August 30 to September 12, according to the latest statement from the police, reported Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Police are tracking down a scam offering discounts on outstanding Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) bill payments, which has so far seen seven cases reporting RM280,000 in losses.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The Telegram app is one of the 16 primary communication mediums commonly exploited in investment scams, said Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.

SINGAPORE, Sept 1 — Singapore's Home Ministry has said it will introduce a law in the coming months to grant police the power to temporarily restrict the banking transactions of targets of scams who refuse to believe they are being duped.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) reminds the public to be wary of calls from unknown individuals impersonating MCMC officers. It said that all official announcements or notifications regarding MCMC-related matters will be communicated through...

ALOR SETAR, Aug 11 — The public must be continuously educated to be more aware of the various tricks and tactics used by scammers in online fraud.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — New social media and internet messaging services regulations, set to be introduced by the government, will tackle the spread of crime and harmful information to create a safer online environment for all users, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

SINGAPORE, July 29 — Asean must cooperate on a stricter regulatory framework to ensure a safer internet ecosystem for children, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SHAH ALAM, July 24 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has denied involvement in property advertisements on Facebook.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Ten people, including a bank manager, believed to be involved in fraudulent withdrawals of RM24.2 million from fixed deposit accounts of bank account holders, will be charged in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday.